Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable. Experts say workforce shortages, pandemic-related oral health setbacks, and recent policy changes affecting Medicaid…
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Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
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Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
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A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Resolution Defends Fluoridation as Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
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3M Foundation awards the National Children's Oral Health Foundation a $297K grant to pilot…
The National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) is proud to announce receipt of a grant from the 3M Foundation. The grant will be used to engage pediatric and family medical providers, and early childhood educators in the Twin Cities…
OSAP Announces New Board
The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has selected Lori Paulson to serve as Chair of its Board of Directors for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The organization also announced three new Board members: Doug…
Study Shows Embrace™ Wetbond™ Inhibits Bacteria
Although composite resins generally attract bacteria at a much greater rate than does amalgam, a study released today indicates that Embrace™ WetBond™ Pit & Fissure Sealant, manufactured by Pulpdent Corporation, actually…
Ultradent Aids Flood Victims
Ultradent Products, South Jordan, Utah, is saddened by the tragedy of the Midwest floods and realizes how difficult this time must be for those who have been affected. The devastation of the . . .
PDT is proud to introduce the Platypus Ortho Flosser!
Paradise Dental Technologies Inc, proudly introduces a patent pending product that is the fastest, easiest and most effective flossing device ever introduced to the dental market place. Traditionally, patients with braces had to thread…
Governor Signs Landmark Law for California Dental Hygienists
Ending several decades of struggle by California dental hygienists to achieve independence as a distinct public health profession, Governor Schwarzenegger today signed Senate Bill 853 (Perata). The measure creates the Dental Hygiene…
Hydro Floss®: The New Generation of Oral Irrigators
The HYDRO FLOSS® is the new generation of oral irrigation and the oral irrigator of choice for US dental professionals. The HYDRO FLOSS® utilizes the principles of . . .
OSAP Addresses Reception Room Infection Control
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has addressed a subject seldom discussed: infection control in the reception area of the dental office. "The Reception Room" is a feature in the May issue of the OSAP…
New Survey Shows Americans Value Oral Health But Knowledge Gap Remains
Oral health is a top health priority for 64 percent of adults in the United States right now, but even more adults (82 percent) are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay, or cavities, according to a new public…
Kolorz™ – Gourmet Hygiene line from Zenith Dental
Zenith Dental introduces a new Gourmet line of Hygiene products under the brand name Kolorz™. Kolorz products include Topical Anesthetic Gel, Prophylaxis Paste, 60 Second Foam Fluoride, Neutral Foam Fluoride, and 60 Second…
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